Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for (Mason & Printer) 67 Columbia Road, London E2 7RG
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Mason and Painter, 67 Columbia Road, London E2 7RG. It was noted that both support and objections had been received by local residents.
Mr Anson Read, on behalf of the Applicant, explained that the Premises would be selling wine from Borough Wines, a well-known wine company offering a selection of quality wines on tap, most of which were organic and vegan. He explained that that the pop-up business was extremely sustainable, reducing waste and allowing local customers the option of great quality wines at a reasonable price. He explained that they would not be trading late in the evenings. The Premises had traded since September with temporary events notices and have had no problems; instead positive feedback had been received. It was noted that the Applicant was willing to work with residents and uphold the licensing objectives. The designated premises supervisor will be onsite at all times and lived in the local area.
Members then heard from Michelle Mason, Applicant, who explained that the premises had been operating for the past 7 years as a vintage furniture store. She wanted to allow Borough Wines a space within the store as a pop up in store to sell wines as an addition to the current business. She explained that they had been running the premises with Temporary Event Notices for the last 6 weeks and have had no complaints during this time. She confirmed that here would no drinking on the premises and no music played. She explained that the wines that would be sold were not the type to appeal to street drinkers and wound not encourage street drinking. Ms Mason stated that the addition of Borough Wines would help with the survival of her current business.
John Moore and Jennifer Sheridan, supporting the application, both expressed support of the premises and explained that the addition of Borough wines would be a positive for the area and community, a premises offering a selection of unique wines not available on the high street. It also helped with job creation and was zero waste and eco-friendly. They stated that the disruption that objectors are referring to was not from the shop but from other licensed drinking establishments in the area.
Members then heard from Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, who explained that her objection related to the = off licence sales of alcohol in glasses for immediate consumption. that . She therefore suggested a specific condition that all sales of alcohol for consumption off the premises shall be in properly sealed containers only and not in any vessel for immediate consumption.
Members also heard from Kristen Perers, Duncan Campbell and William Taylor, objectors, who expressed similar concerns about the continued anti-social behaviour in the area and public nuisance associated with alcohol led premises. The objectors were concerned about the effect of another licenced premises on the area. It was noted that there were other licensed premises in the area that attracted people to gather outside on the streets and drink. They believed that there was a danger of this getting worse as more premises licences are being granted in the area. There was also concerns about the possibility of the licence being transferred to someone else and turned into a bar.
In response to questions the following was noted:
· The Applicant confirmed that she was happy to accept the conditions suggested by Ms Holland that alcohol would be sold in properly sealed containers (not in any vessel for immediate consumption) and in bottles no less than 75cl
· The premises had been operating for past 6 weeks with temporary event notices without any problems.
· There would only be off sales and no on sales.
· The hours applied for were moderate and customers are unlikely to queue outside due to the nature of the business.
· The premises would be selling premium brands which was unlikely to attract street drinkers.
· Doors and windows would be kept shut at all times and no noise would emanate from the premises.
The Licensing Objectives
In considering the application, the Members were required to consider the same in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licensing objectives:
1. The Prevention of Crime & Disorder;
2. Public Safety;
3. The Prevention of Public Nuisance; and
4. The Protection of Children from Harm.
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits. The Chair confirmed that the Sub-Committee had carefully considered all the evidence before it and heard oral representations at the meeting from the Applicant, supporters of the application, the Officer representing the Licensing Authority and local residents objecting to the application, with particular regard to the prevention of public nuisance and crime and disorder.
The Sub-Committee noted that the nature of the business was not alcohol led and that the sale of alcohol would be an ancillary to the antique furniture business that already exists at the premises. It was further noted that the premises would be selling a selection of premium wines which was less likely to attract street drinking.
The Sub-Committee noted the concerns raised by the objectors in relation to is the issues experienced in the area with patrons drinking outside and causing public nuisance and anti-social behaviour. The Sub-Committee welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant in accepting and agreeing to conditions proposed by the Responsible Authorities and the Sub-Committee including conditions limiting off-sales to properly sealed containers (not in any vessel for immediate consumption) and to bottles no less than 75cl. The Applicant also confirmed that it did not wish to pursue on-sales of alcohol.
The Sub-Committee believed that these conditions would alleviate the concerns relating to street drinking as customers were less likely to immediately consume the alcohol purchased. Accordingly, the Sub-Committee was satisfied that the licensing objectives would be promoted and the conditions imposed would minimise the likelihood of public nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously:
RESOLVED
That the application for a new premises licence for Mason and Printer, 67 Columbia Road, London E2 7RG be GRANTED with conditions.
The sale by retail of alcohol (off sales only)
Monday to Thursday, from 15:00 hours to 20:00 hours
Friday from 15:00 hours to 21:00 hours
Saturday from 11:00 hours to 21:00 hours
Sunday from 10:00 hours to 19:00 hours
Hours premises are open to the Public
Monday to Thursday, from 15:00 hours to 20:00 hours
Friday from 15:00 hours to 21:00 hours
Saturday from 11:00 hours to 21:00 hours
Sunday from 10:00 hours to 19:00 hours
Conditions
- No on-sales of alcohol
- All sales of alcohol for consumption off the premises shall be in properly sealed containers only (not in any vessel for immediate consumption).
- Wine on tap can only be sold by 75cl bottles as a minimum.
- All windows and external doors shall be kept closed at any time when regulated entertainment takes place, except for the immediate access and egress of persons.
5. A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram.
- A refusals log detailing all refused sales of alcohol must be kept. The record should include the date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The record shall be available for inspection at the premises by the police or an authorised officer at all times whilst the premises is open.
- All staff will be trained for underage sales prevention regularly.
- Clear and legible notices will be prominently displayed to remind customers to leave quietly and respect the needs of local residents.
9. The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system as per theminimum requirements of the Tower Hamlets Police Licensing Team. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Viewing of recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the entire 31 day period.
10.A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system shall be on the premises at all times when the premises are open. This staff member must be able to provide a Police or authorised council officer copies of recent CCTV images or data with the absolute minimum of delay when requested.
11.An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and be available on request to the Police or an authorised officer. It must be completed within 24 hours of any incident and will record the following:
a) all crimes reported to the venue;
b) all ejections of patrons;
c) any complaints received concerning crime and disorder
d) any incidents of disorder;
e) all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons;
f) any faults in the CCTV system, searching equipment or scanning equipment;
g) any refusal of the sale of alcohol;
h) any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.
- In the event that a serious assault is committed on the premises (or appears to have been committed) the management will immediately ensure that:
a) the police (and, where appropriate, the London Ambulance Service) are called without delay;
b) all measures that are reasonably practicable are taken to apprehend any suspects pending the arrival of the police;
c) the crime scene is preserved so as to enable a full forensic investigation to be carried out by the police; and
d) such other measures are taken (as appropriate) to fully protect the safety of all persons present on the premises.
Supporting documents:
- Mason and Painter cover report, item 4.2 PDF 452 KB
- Mason and Printer Appendices Only, item 4.2 PDF 14 MB
- Supporting Docs - Mason&Painter Objector, item 4.2 PDF 407 KB
- Supporting Doc - Mason&Painter -Applicant, item 4.2 PDF 106 KB